Snake Gourds in Michigan?

15 years ago

Hi everyone

I haven't been here in a lonnnnnnnggggggg time..........but glad to be back!

Even though it is cold out today and a bit rainy, I think it's time to get the gourd seeds in the garden. I have been hesitating because of the cool spring, late frosts, etc, but if I want anything to take, now's the time.

I bought some "snake gourds" off ebay and was wondering if anyone knew the time to maturity on these. I haven't found much on the 'net. I want them to coil and be like snakes so I will let them vine on the ground but was wondering if anyone had any tips on these or knew how long they would take.

I am also planting birdhouse, extra long dipper, warty mix, maranka, autumn wing blend (from Jung) and the small fancy mix. I have on order bushel gourd seeds, martin gourds, egg gourds and luffa sponge gourd seeds. I am thinking it is way too late to plant the luffa seeds so I'll probably just do that next year. I have heard they take 4-5 months and I don't have that hear unless I would have started them from seed a few weeks ago.

I grew birdhouse, mix and swans the last few years and wanted to branch out!

happy to be here!

Comments (2)

weirdtrev
15 years ago
I have seen many different gourds referred to as snake gourds. The two I am familiar with are both hard shelled gourds (with the white flowers). One is solid pale green and over 4 feet long the other is dark green with white stripes and smaller than the other one. I normally plant my gourds around May 15th and I have at least one ready for the State Fair (around August 31st). So I guess 105 days is a good minimum, but I think 120 days is more appropriate because that is around when most of the gourds on the vine are ready to pick.
rhonni
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for your response weirdtrev! I have planted all my gourd seeds and the only thing that has not come up are the bushels. I did see they can take up to 3 weeks but I may have planted them too deep. Already have beetles since I didn't rotate crop from last year so dusted with Sevin. Will keep you posted on the snake gourds -- who knows what will come from those!
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